Ramah

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Ramah was an ancient Israelite city located about 8 kilometers from Jerusalem. It was in the region where the tribe of Benjamin lived.

  • Ramah was where Rachel died after giving birth to Benjamin.
  • When the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, they were first brought to Ramah before being moved to Babylon.
  • Ramah was the home of Samuel’s mother and father.

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(See also: Benjamin, twelve tribes of Israel)

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